Richland Photography
Need help finding a good photography program in Dallas.?
Something relatively cheap, like a community college. I already have a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design so I don't really care about the degree so much as just a good place to learn. I would like to make a part-time job out of it, possibly going full time after I get a good portfolio going.
I was looking at Richland College, it seems nice there but I literally just moved here so I don't know....
Why don't you look at this website and look over some of the portfolios in there then find a photographer in your area that you like their style of work and then contact them and see if they would be interested having an assistant.
http://www.onemodelplace.com
1. You should learn the technical aspects of photography and your camera (composition, shutter speed, depth of field etc), once you understand these you will be able to create better images.
2. Shoot in "M" (manual mode) because you will have more control over your camera and not the other way around. When you are in one of the "Auto" modes the camera will just read the highlights and shadow areas and try to get you a picture. The camera is not smart enough to know what you are shooting.
3. You can start reading all kinds of books on this subject and get information from the internet. This includes web based classes, manufactures web sites to personal blogs.
4. Buy the best DSLR camera that you can afford this also includes good lenses. Take out your camera and manual sit down and go over all the buttons and knobs etc.. this is the best way for you to learn what your camera can do.
5. Start shooting with your camera to get practice and from what you are learning from reading and doing you will get better. Practice does make perfect. Take notes while shooting and then look at your photos on the computer find the best one from that set and see what you did to get the shot.
6. You can get yourself a job as a photographers assistant (be it payed or free) and learn from that person.
7. My suggestion is to find a part of photography that you would have an interest in and point in that direction.
Since you have access to the internet here is a start: Some you have to pay for and some are free.
http://www.photonhead.com/beginners/......
http://www.betterphoto.com/home.asp......
http://www.shootsmarter.com/
http://www.webphotoschool.com/
http://www.kodak.com/eknec/pagequerier.j...
http://www.lexar.com/dp/index.html?cmp=e...
Studio Lighting info
http://www.photo-seminars.com/Portraiture/lesson1.htm
http://www.studiolighting.net/portrait-lighting-styles/
Just incase you need info on a degree
http://www.photographyschools.com/
Hope this helps,
Kevin
"Last known location" Ramblinraasch's photos around Richland, United States